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U.S. Senate unanimously passes formal dress code after uproar

The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to make business attire a requirement on the Senate floor.

The moves comes after backlash to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) directive to scuttle the chamber's informal dress code, which was widely viewed to be inspired by Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.).

The bipartisan resolution requires that business attire be worn on the floor of the Senate, "which for men shall include a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants."

The bill does not spell out what the attire includes for women.

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  • It's... honestly sad that this is what makes the news

    • Ever since CNN started the 24hr news cycle more and more mundane things are reported on. It's perfectly fine if you don't think this is of any value. Some people do and that's fine too.

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